Mike Goff was drafted No. 78 overall by the Cincinnati Bengals in the 1998 NFL Draft out of Iowa. 171 regular-season games · 9 seasons as a starter · 62 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #78
- Round
- 3
- Draft class
- 1998
- NFL games
- 171
- Years as starter
- 9
- Career AV
- 628th at Iowa
The pick
How Mike Goff came off the board in 1998.
- Position
- Guard G
- College
-
Iowa
Big Ten at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
171 regular-season games · 9 seasons as a starter · 62 career approximate value
- Games played
- 171
- Seasons as a starter
- 9
- Career approximate value
- 628th among Iowa picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 1829% of career value
- Final season
- 200911 years after the draft
Around pick 78
Who came off the board on either side of Mike Goff.
Nebraska · 4× Pro Bowl
UAB
Cincinnati
New Mexico
Iowa in the 1998 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other G picks from Iowa
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Mike Goff in the 1998 NFL Draft
Mike Goff is a Guard out of Iowa selected No. 78 overall by the Cincinnati Bengals in the 1998 NFL Draft. 171 regular-season games · 9 seasons as a starter · 62 career approximate value Iowa has produced 164 NFL draft picks since 1980.
Where this data comes from
Pick order and career outcomes come from the nflverse draft archive; position, measurables, and conference at the time of the draft come from the college feed. Career columns stay empty until a player logs regular-season snaps.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Mike Goff drafted?
Mike Goff was selected No. 78 overall by the Cincinnati Bengals in the 1998 NFL Draft (Rd 3). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1998/mike-goff.
What college did Mike Goff play for?
Mike Goff played college football at Iowa in the Big Ten. See every Iowa draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/iowa-hawkeyes.
How did Mike Goff's NFL career turn out?
171 regular-season games · 9 seasons as a starter · 62 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1998/mike-goff.